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It was loud, so loud it was all Musa could think of.
When Musa’s power return so did he need for space from everyone including her friends and suitmate, especially from them. It came as a surpirse to them, what Bloom did. She left and with her she took a part of the Winx with her.
The girls where no longer who they were before the battle I before she left, they were all dealing with the aftermath some better than others, some not at all still stuck inthose days.
Stella was greiving the loss of Beatrice. Unable to cope with the loss of someone she just began making a connection. Replaying their time together over and over.
Aisha was struck in limbo , confused and stuck with the taste of betrayal fresh in her mouth , never forgetting Grey's betrayal. Feeling as though she should never lower her guard again.
Flora, although Musa hadn't known her long she had one of greatest changes of the suit mates. her rebellious carefree spirt was suffering greatly. She emmitted wave upon wave of pain, anger and frustration.
Tera had always been a ball of anxiety and insecurity, forever emmittling emotions which for Musa left a riniging sensation in the back of the head.
Together the constant and overpowering emotions that were surrounding Musa in her suit made it difficult for her to find peace and confort with the other girls. Her friends who she used to rely on as a constant and stable were now no longer able to provide the solace she so desperately needed.
While powerless she had began to train more frequently with the specialist more specifically with Riven. This did change upon the return of her powers. The training and pain provided a good outlet and release for Musa.
It was dark and they stated at each other, the shuffle around the mat, gauging each other ready to defend from a sudden attack. Quickly Musa darted forward and swung her staff at Riven which was promptly blocked and returned by Riven. Musa barly escaping the blow. The movement continued back and fowad until Riven got the upper had and landed a blow to Musa leaving her dazed. Riven took advantage of her lack of focus to land another blow leaving Musa on her back breathing heavily.
"Damn. That fucken hurt Riven." Musa said as she took Rivens extended hand to get up.
"Tough shit. If you to improve, you are gonna get hurt, it's part of the process." Riven says as he smirks at Musa.
"Soon enough it's going me and not you on the floor, after all you do have a great teacher"
Musa responds " A humble and wise teacher" she laughs "I think that enough for today. It's late and we are going miss dinner if we don't hurry"
Riven bends and begins to collect their things " Same time tomorrow?"
"Can we actually practice longer tomorrow. It the weekend and I have nothing else to do?
Riven scoffs "Just because you have any plans doesn't mean I don't have any?" Musa eyes glow as she says "You have plans?"
Riven laughs "Naw, I'm free. Just saying I could have been busy and you were assuming I was available"
Musa grins" but you aren't busy and tomorrow your all mine"
This time it's Riven turn to grin " All yours you say"
Musa turns to slap his arm blushing" you know what I mean"
They finish gathering their stuff and start to head to the dining pavilion. Musa is quiet she takes a deep breath and releases it . As they approach the building Rjven turns to her and extends his hand.
Musa begins to speak but is interrupted "Musa give me the bands, I'm not to waste time arguing, you know the rules" Musa sighs and begins to take off the bands from her arms. She hisses in pain as the bands retract their thorns from her flesh a small trail of blood oozing from the cut. Riven quickly snatches the power limiter from her and put them back in the box. "Are these really necessary? I already told you I don't mind if you use your powers me. I was being a dick when I went off on you when we met." Musa sighs" we have over this Riven it not because if you, I just" she pauses and thinks for a second "need this time where my powers are not rampant. Overpowering and overall just impeding me from really focusing on training. Honestly Riven they don't hurt that much. Just forget about it let go get dinner." "Whatever you say Musa, if you ever change your mind tell me ans we won't ever use them again while training."
As they arrive to the dining hall they are bombarded with noise from laughter, t asking, chairs, ect. Musa took a step back as if physically assaulted by the amount of people amd noise. She immediately puts on her headphones as her eyes begin to flash on and off purple. Musa immediately feels the rush of emotion from the other no longer wearing the bracelet to limit her power. Riven glaces at her before grabbing her shoulders and directing her to a table in the corner which is slightly further from the other students. As he directs he to table something catches his attention from the opposite corner, as Riven turns to look he sees a table with the Winx and Sky. Tera is waving trying to get their attention. Riven looks at them and shakes his head as he reaches the corner table and sits Musa following his lead. They sit and stare at each other for a moment before awkwardly looking away. Riven says "stay here and I'll go get both of us a plate." Musa wordlessly nods and continues to put her head down on the table. A couple minutes go by when someone sits at the table Musa says " Honestly Riven I'd don't think I'm in the mood to eat right now" "What's wrong are you feeling sick" Suddenly Musa jerks up and sits straight. Aisha says "Sorry didn't mean to scare you" Musa surprised says "What are you doing here" Aisha frowns and says "Sorry, I was just checking up on you since and ignored me and the girls and came to sit in the corner with Riven of all people" It's Musa's turn to frown" what do you mean "Riven of all people" he my friend. I can't sit with my friends now?" Aisha starts to get angry, Musa can feel it as if it was her own " what does that mean? Am I not your friend, what about the girls are theg not your friends? What wrong with you, you have been acting different, it all started when you started to hang out with Riven." Musa snorts " I'm different you say, of course I have changed, we have all changed, it not fair that you are only coming after me for it. We have gone thru something these last couple of months. And honestly I can't deal with my own problem let alone all of the suites problems." Musa gets cut off by the banging of two trays being set on the table Riven says " Ladies, am interupting" Aisha shoots him a glare " No. I was just leaving" Musa once again puts her head on the table "Great timeing" she says sarcastically I. Riven then says " what was that about. You alright?" " Never better" says Musa. They eat their meals in peace no talking, just silence. Musa is able to reign control of he power, her eyes no longer bouncing between purple and brown. They finish their meal and get up to leave. Musa and Riven begin to walk toward her suite. !As they approach her room Riven says "See you tomorrow morning at 10 am sharp. Don't be late or else l'll have you do conditioning all day" Musa snorts "I'll be on time don't worry. Good night, see you tomorrow.